At present there are eight documented gangs active in the Hall County area.  This number is reflective of a 70% reduction of gangs and gang members since 1997.  Most of these gangs are termed non-traditional, having little or not ties to larger gangs on the state and National level.

The non-traditional gangs finance themselves through crimes such as theft, burglary, drug distribution, firearm trafficking, intimidation, and extortion.  Crimes such as these are committed by gang members to elevate their status within the gang as well as to elevate the status of the gang itself.  

The Gang Task Force operates with a contingent of Federal Law Enforcement Officers representing the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Immigration & Naturalization Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.  Due to our cooperation and joint effort with these Federal Agencies many of the Gang Task Force cases are presented in Federal Court.

The GTF (Gang Task Force) does not focus solely on Hispanic gangs.  However, they are a major factor.  The GTF unit investigates crimes committed by Asian gangs, white gangs, and those committed by 'hate groups'.

Please feel free to contact the Gang Task Force unit with any questions or concerns you may have.

The Gang Unit can be reached @ 770-297-2291